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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.58, 898.84 and 441.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.58, 898.84 and 441.76 is: 609.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.58 : 898.84 = 441.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.58/898.84 = 441.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.58x = 898.84 × 441.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.58x = 397,071.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,071.56/651.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.40

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